South Bend, Indiana vs. Dayton, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dayton, Ohio is 5.2% cheaper than South Bend, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $47,400 in Dayton, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in South Bend, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dayton, Ohio is cheaper than South Bend, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Dayton
than in South Bend, Indiana
South_Bend, IN vs. Dayton, OH
Compared to South_Bend, Dayton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.2% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.3% higher
  Commute
  5.1% higher
  Health
  3.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.1% higher